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XRP Holders Itching for Legal Battle in Protracted Ripple vs SEC War
5.5.2021
Ripple’s long-running struggle against the American regulatory Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) looks set to rumble on – although it could be set to take a new turn as the presiding judge is set to make a key decision, while XRP holders are itching to enter the legal area.
The case centers...
Ripple vs. SEC – The Face-Off Gets Uglier
5.5.2021
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple’s face-off in the pre-trial hearing had a new twist, prompting Ripple to accuse the SEC of its behavior. Ripple has accused the SEC of using the power of the US government to gain an advantage. In addition, the company said the SEC...
Blockchain trading platform INX completes $125M SEC-approved token IPO
4.5.2021
INX has reportedly raised $125 million from investors to build a fully regulated trading platform for crypto and security tokens
Ghana Regulator Labels Crypto Transactions Illegal— Urges People to ‘Stay Away From Them’
4.5.2021
Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently warned residents of the West African country to avoid cryptocurrency transactions of any form. In the warning, the regulator reiterated that “cryptocurrencies are illegal in the country and are not regulated by the commission...
Thailand to introduce in-person KYC for crypto exchanges
3.5.2021
Thailand’s government aims to curb new crypto account creation with stringent KYC requirements
The new digital, decentralized economy needs academic validation
1.5.2021
Black sheep and white papers: In order to achieve what it promises, the crypto revolution must be led by scientists and researchers
Ripple Execs Blast SEC’s 'Perplexing' Actions in String Of Interviews
30.4.2021
Brad Garlinghouse. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bloomberg Technology
As American blockchain company Ripple’s woes with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue, the company’s executives have appeared in a string of interviews with major broadcasters to flag what they...
Ripple-SEC Lawsuit Latest Update: Will XRP Maintain its Growth?
30.4.2021
The Ripple-SEC lawsuit has heated up owing to the latest motion filed by the SEC claiming the dismissal of “lack of fair notice and due process” defense put forth by Ripple. In the case of SEC v. Ripple, Ripple claims that the XRP token can be deemed to be a security asset. Although the CEO …
SEC enforcement chief steps down just days after appointment
30.4.2021
The official's conduct in past litigation was brought into question by a U.S. District court judge
Ripple wants go public after settling SEC lawsuit, SBI CEO says
29.4.2021
The largest outside Ripple shareholder believes that the XRP-related firm will go public shortly after settling its lawsuit with the SEC
SEC pushes decision on VanEck Bitcoin ETF until June
28.4.2021
The commission said it was "appropriate to designate a longer period" for the proposed Bitcoin ETF
Tesla’s Bitcoin Stash Now Worth $2.5 Billion, SEC Filing Shows
28.4.2021
Tesla’s quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that the company’s bitcoins are now worth $2.48 billion, a substantial increase from the initial investment of $1.5 billion. This is also after the electric car company sold some bitcoins...
Ripple’s Chris Larsen Believes Bitcoin Dominance Could Fall Over Proof-of-Work’s Energy Consumption
25.4.2021
Ripple Labs cofounder Chris Larsen has a bone to pick with bitcoin and crypto networks that leverage proof-of-work (PoW). Larsen’s latest write-up explains that the crypto industry needs to reconsider PoW because of the effects on the environment. The Ripple executive believes that other...
SEC Commissioner on Banning Bitcoin: ‘It’s Very Difficult to Ban Peer-to-Peer Technology’
25.4.2021
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce believes that the U.S. government cannot ban bitcoin, stating that “it’s very difficult to ban something that’s essentially a peer-to-peer technology.” The commissioner is hopeful that with the new chairman who has deep knowledge of bitcoin...
Ethereum ETFs are here, building case for US approval of BTC and ETH funds
23.4.2021
While Bitcoin may evolve to become gold 2.0, Ether-based funds could offer investors exposure to a new utility technology
In Ripple vs. SEC, the Former is Likely to Win Price Surge
23.4.2021
The explosive statement made by the CEO The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, is determined to fight the case against SEC, and he firmly believes that the lawsuit is nothing but a vehement attack against the cryptocurrency industry. However, Garlinghouse is not worried as he is certain that...
SEC Accuses Ripple of Harassment, Asks Judge to Block Access to Some Discovery Records
22.4.2021
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the judge in the SEC v. Ripple case to block Ripple and its executives from accessing various internal records it claims are unrelated to determining whether XRP is a security. The SEC says that the “defendants do not actually seek...
US House Passes Bill Mandating SEC and CFTC to Establish Working Group Focused on Digital Assets
22.4.2021
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a crypto-related bill introduced by pro-bitcoin Congressman Patrick McHenry. It requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to establish a working group focused on digital assets. Bill...
Biden Administration Developing Cryptocurrency Regulation — Treasury to Provide Direction to SEC
20.4.2021
The Biden administration is reportedly developing a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency markets. The new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, is waiting for direction from the Treasury to establish cryptocurrency regulation. New Crypto Regulation...
US SEC Expected to Impose ‘Fair Amount’ of Regulation on Cryptocurrencies, Says Former Chairman
19.4.2021
Former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt says that he expects a “fair amount” of crypto regulation coming from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the confirmation of the new chairman. Former SEC Chair Expects ‘Fair Amount’ of New Crypto Regulation Harvey Pitt...